6/10/13

Makeover Monday (and RED hair!)

 
Hello! So, the makeover part of this post is actually referring to me altering a piece of clothing for my "Makeover Monday" series, but my hair got a bit of a makeover too this weekend- I am finally a red head!  I have been wanting to dye it for months but I am a big chicken.  I am so happy I finally took the leap because I am already having so much fun with it! 
 
     As for the shorts, I found them at a thrift store a few weeks ago and really loved the striped denim but the dowdy 80s length did nothing for me.  I decided to take up the length by about 5 inches and now they're perfect for summer.
 
 
Outfit Details: Blouse - c/o Oasap // Shorts - vintage, altered // Hair Tie - gift // 

     These were taken at R's new place which has pretty green areas and flowers all over the grounds.  I just received this fun blouse from Oasap and I think the print is so fun, it looks like a bunch of little colorful birthday hats!  R's sister sent me the adorable hair tie as the sweetest little surprise gift and I love it! It has wire inside so all you have to do is twist it in place and voila! 
    I got my wish and spent yesterday eating chips and salsa, drinking margaritas, and lounging by the pool.  Hopefully now I am ready to tackle these 12 days of work in a row!
xo Hannah
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32 comments:

  1. Vanessa, Take only MemoriesJune 10, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    That makeover came out so great! And I looooooove the hair! Super cute :)xx

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  2. Festive GirlsJune 10, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Love this outfit! I like how you mixed the printed top with striped shorts. I just did a post on Friday about how I think mixing works best when one pattern is a stripe. Your shoes & headband are so cute!
    x
    Jen & Kelly
    www.fashionablyfestive.blogspot.com

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    1. The Braided BanditJune 11, 2013 at 11:40 AM

      I completely agree- stripes are my favorite print to mix with! :)
      Thanks Jen & Kelly!

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  3. UnknownJune 10, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Ahhhhh it looks so great! I love the strawberry blonde color, you are WORKING it.
    This is also one of my favorite outfits of yours! To me, the print looks like snow cones!

    Rachel

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  4. Pony ChopsJune 10, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    LOVE the outfit. This hair colour suits you so much! And the shorts look way better now

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  5. ValeriaJune 10, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    The result is just perfect. Love this outfit and your pretty headband.
    Kisses.

    Valeria.
    http://myurbanmarket.blogspot.it

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  6. The DragonfruitJune 10, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Love these striped shorts and your hair turned out amazing!

    Trendy Teal

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  7. Gracey the GiantJune 10, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Love this outfit. Perfect for summer! And the red hair looks fabulous on you!

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  8. UnknownJune 10, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    Love your outfit, it's cute and summer-y at the same time!
    And i love your red hair!!

    x Audrey
    fashionhightea.blogspot.com

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  9. Angie | Pandaphilia.comJune 10, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    your mod looks are very fun. i like the hair tie and pinstripe shorts you diy'd! i discovered you on chictopia today and thought I'd say hi :)

    It would make me happy if you visited too!
    pandaphilia fashion

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    1. The Braided BanditJune 11, 2013 at 11:45 AM

      Aww thanks so much for your sweet comment Angie, so happy you stopped by!

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  10. JennaStevieJune 10, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    Your hair looks amazing!!! This colour is fantastic on you :D And you did an amazing job with these shorts, these stripes are so perfect for the summertime. Love this combination my dear!
    xJennaD

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  11. Ali HvalJune 10, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Oh, I just love how you altered those shorts! It's amazing how a different length can change a piece so much, isn't it?! I especially think they're cute from the back!

    Also, your hair is stunning radiant red, wow!~ really pops against that yellow scarf. :D

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  12. KristianJune 10, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    You are so freaking cute as a redhead- and I like that it is that strawberry blonde color. Somehow just goes with your coloring perfectly.

    Easy and clever update for the shorts.

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  13. Alexandra MarieJune 10, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Those shorts are incredible! Alex

    http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/4239571/into-the-woods

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  14. jennifer laneJune 10, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    girl i love your red hair! xoxo

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  15. UnknownJune 10, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    You look so adorable! That shirt is just so cute and the hairband is just the perfect touch!

    xoxo,
    Laura
    http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

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  16. SammiJune 10, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    The shorts look great (especially with that cute blouse), and you look gorgeous as a red head! Great shade of red for you!!! :)

    xox Sammi
    www.thesoubrettebrunette.blogspot.com

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  17. Gargi Salgaonkar June 11, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    what a pretty transformation!

    CandyVioleta

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  18. Marisa NoelleJune 11, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Ah - such a lovely transformation Hannah! (both the shorts & hair). I swear I had those same shorts in middle school - though I probably did wear them at a dowdy length...ha! You've pieced everything together so perfectly here...the top with the head band and little boat shoes is so summery and pretty. Have a wonderful day doll!

    xo Marisa

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  19. LarissaJune 11, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Wow! Great! The hair looks awesome and together with the light blue colors its just perfect! Those shorts are great and I also like the much better a little shorter! Great job :)!!!

    xx

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  20. AnonymousJune 11, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Thanks for the comment =)
    Welcome to the red hair club! I LOVE your shade, it suits you perfectly. Love this outfit too very retro =) xx

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  21. UnknownJune 11, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    those shorts came out great! and i LOVE your red hair - now we are even more similar, lol! xo

    hannah
    www.bemorethrifty.blogspot.com

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  22. Lindsey Louise BalesJune 11, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    i love what you did to these shorts! i feel as if whenever i thrift a pair of shorts, i always have to hem/shorten them as well! i love the top too, they really do have such a large selection don't they?!

    lindsey louise


    hellomrrabbitblog.com

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  23. UnknownJune 11, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Love your hair! I'm thinking of dyeing mine red. Just gave me a push to finally do it ha! And you worked magic on those shorts, as usual!

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    1. The Braided BanditJune 11, 2013 at 11:43 AM

      Gabrielle- you totally should! It took me months to be brave enough to do it but I'm loving it! I used L'oreal "Excellence Cream" dye and it was really easy, but I definitely recommend using more than once box! :)You'd look adorable!

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  24. Style ServingsJune 11, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    The shorts are sooo fab, and I love the hair colour. I want to go red too sometime soon :)

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  25. ElanaJune 11, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    Oh my gosh, Hannah, it looks AMAZING! I'm so happy you did it, it looks awesome on you. Welcome to the redhead club ! ;) Also, everything about this outfit is adorable. The top and shorts are both fantastic pieces and look perfect together!

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  26. FASHION TALESJune 12, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Looks like you have those shorts looking cute! I love the little makeover, you look great! xx/Madison

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  27. lisaJune 13, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    I'm so glad you took the plunge- the red hair looks amazing on you! Good call on the hemming too, those are perfect for summer.

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  28. little henry leeJune 13, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    love the red hair on you, it's such a lovely shade! and your little pink boat shoes are adorable too. :)

    little henry lee

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